of Snowball, AR
August 6, 1935 - March 20, 2024
Janice M. McDaniel, age 88, of Snowball, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Snowball, Arkansas on August 6th, 1935 to Fred Waco Griffin and Gertha Jones Griffin. Janice married Herbert McDaniel on December 6th, 1951. They enjoyed almost 58 years of marriage until his death in 2009.
Janice was a Christian and enjoyed attending Pleasant Grove Church with her friend Billie when her health allowed. She owned and operated McDaniel Grocery in downtown Snowball for years until her retirement. Locals enjoyed sitting around the wood stove at the store swapping tall tales. Janice loved her family and especially her grandchildren very much. She enjoyed hosting Sunday dinners for her family and spending time together. She loved to be outside and enjoyed working in her flowers. She liked sitting on her porch visiting with all who stopped by. She was very proud of her cattle and enjoyed checking on them with her boys. Although she had a love/hate relationship with Herb's dog, Toto, she continued to take care of her after his passing.
Survivors include her sons, Ronnie McDaniel and wife, Jeannie, Charles McDaniel and wife, Trish, Gary McDaniel and Rob Woods and wife, Suzanne all of Snowball; grandchildren, Sarah Rooney and husband, Steve, Kala Padilla and husband, Steve, Moose McDaniel and wife, Lindsay and Macie Woods all of Snowball; great-grandchildren, Ethan Rooney and wife, Laura of Marshall, Emma Rooney of Snowball and Timber McDaniel of Snowball; great-great grandchildren, Bo and Bristol Rooney; sister-in-law, Catherine Sanders and husband, Bob; sister-in-law, Cathy Griffin; niece, Danielle Trabala; nephew, Eddie Griffin and several extended family members & friends who will also mourn her passing.
Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Gertha Griffin; her husband, Herbert McDaniel; her brother, Duane ''Percy'' Griffin; a special uncle, Jessie Griffin and good friend and neighbor, Billie Passmore.
Graveside services for Janice will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 22nd, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Marsena with Bro. Shane Horton officiating. Bearers will be Steve Padilla, Steve Rooney, Rob Woods, Jeff Horton, Allan Passmore and Eddie Griffin. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers who have helped take such wonderful care of Janice; to the Snowball community and to Hospice of the Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund at Simmons Bank or Snowball Civic Club at Bank of 1889.
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34 Condolence(s)
Nancy Jones
Friday, April 26, 2024
Sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many. Keeping the family in my prayers. May God bring you comfort during this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Bethel
Sunday, March 24, 2024
I Loved hearing her and Mrs normas stories .rest in peace prayers for the family .
Kathleen S. Gillum
Friday, March 22, 2024
Charles, Trish, Gary ,Rob, Suzanne & Ms. Janice family.
My prayer for you all cling to your memories. Look at each other an see Ms. Janice is with each and every one of you. Ms. Janice will greatly be missed. She was one of Snowballs residents that made Snowball the salt of the earth.
Kathleen Gillum & Richard Scott
Robin Mays
Friday, March 22, 2024
My condolences to your family for the loss of your mother. Prayers and love during this difficult time.
Jeff and Robin Mays
Robin Mays
Friday, March 22, 2024
My condolences to your family for the loss of your mother. Prayers and love during this difficult time.
Jeff and Robin Mays
Shawna Jolly- Wilbanks
Friday, March 22, 2024
Dear family- I am so sorry for your loss. I know you all will miss her so much! Praying for God’s peace and comfort during this most difficult time of grief. Love and hugs!
Sam & Kim Horton
Friday, March 22, 2024
Praying for your family. Our condolences to all who knew her and loved her.
Brenda Rogers & Wilma Smithson
Friday, March 22, 2024
So sorry for loss. We pray for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Prayers for all the family.
Dorotha Treece
Friday, March 22, 2024
Trish, so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Kenneth& Janice Bailey
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Sorry for you loss, in our prayers
Billy & Brooke Lindsey
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Praying for all the family during this difficult time. Janice was truly a treasure of Snowball.
Wesley Smith
Thursday, March 21, 2024
We're very sorry for your loss
Bonnie Blunt
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Sorry For your loss. Prayers for tge family
Jennifer Jones
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Sending so much love to your family.
Albert & Anna(Rainbolt) Maze
Thursday, March 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
coy & Sue Horton
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Family,
our sincere love and prayers go out to you. Janice was a sweet and kind lady who always spoke her mind.. She will be missed. God bless each of you in the difficult days ahead..
DeAnna Smith
Thursday, March 21, 2024
So sorry. Sending love and prayers.
Doris Williams
Thursday, March 21, 2024
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. McDaniel's passing. She was a good friend and neighbor when we lived at Snowball.
Buddy and Sonya Parks
Thursday, March 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort to the family.
Carol Sue Bryant
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Janice was a most interesting person to talk with I love to hear the stories she could tell about the locals .
My heart is sad , we have lost a really brave lady but we don’t get to keep the best forever and I’m sorry for your loss.
Jo Ann Griffin Reddell
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
I’m so sorry about your loss.
Prayers for you and your family
Alicia Taylor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
My condolences. Bless you.
Rita Warren
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
I’m sorry for your loss. I have good memories growing up around Herbert and Janice and Ronnie and Gary. Our families would go to the Buffalo and mom and Janice would cook over an open fire and used a cast iron skillet. Gone but not forgotten.
Susie and Johnney Horton
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Janice always had a smile for you. I know she will be missed. Our prayers for the family.
Cathy Griffin
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
My sister in law will be greatly missed by alot of people. years back she would get out in the yard and wrestle with Danielle and tell her not to take anything from anybody. She would tell you like it was, like it or not. Rest in peace. Hug your brother for me.
Doug and Nancy Weaver
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mrs. McDaniel will be missed. Prayers to all the family.
Roger and Angie Johnson
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for peace and comfort for all of your family.
Bridgett Cronk
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
We are so very sorry to hear this and all of our sympathy to the family.
Ricky & Beverly Gray
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss, prayers for your family
Janet Hubbard Rainbolt
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Charles and Trish and family, I 'm so sorry to hear about Janice. She was such a sweet lady. Look to God for comfort at this difficult time.
Pat Halsted
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
I was very sorry to read of Janice's passing. Prayers of peace and comfort go out to your entire family.
Barbara White
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Janice passing. My love and prayers go to her family.
Nathan and Bridget Treadwell
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Nathan and Bridget Treadwell
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.